kgamon

popmaster wrote:Does anyone know how these fit? I wear an 11 ASIC but I've heard you are supposed to buy these smaller, any help would be great!

I got an earlier rendition of these last year. The previous version were only $39.99 marked down to $10 where I bought them. They're all over at places like Ross and Marshalls. Buy whatever size you normally wear - mine fit me just fine. They are great water shoes compared to other options at the $10-20 range. Yes, they do get sand in them. But don't all water shoes? The point of water shoes where I live is not to keep out the sand but to prevent you from cutting your feet on rocks and corral. These have a much sturdier sole than other cheapo brands at this price. Very stable and comfortable - they're good for walking the dog at the park and stuff like that too.

popmaster

khunjeff

Several different websites say that these run true to US sizes, but what does that mean for those of us who take half-sizes (I'm 8 1/2 US, or 42 EU)? Would we go to the next higher size, the next lower one, or just not buy these at all?

I like barefoot shoes - I have several pairs of Bikilas (also hard to size, I'm somewhere between 40 and 41) and Merrell Barefoots (Barefeet?) - but I don't want to be stuck with something that I can't wear, even for a cheap price like this.

yoida803

Really?? Oh wow, guys actually have a choice for once. You know all those men only stores... Oh yeah NONE!

You women have soooo many female only stores n all the stores us guys have we gotta share too. Everyday theres women's selection of this and that. But we dont complain. So Output Machine Failing, Guys!, stop the world, for one day, and just one deal, on one DOD site, theres more of a selection for guys... What a nightmare!

green2red wrote:Wow TWO whole choices for the women...and only ONE color choice.

sakanagai

Several different websites say that these run true to US sizes, but what does that mean for those of us who take half-sizes (I'm 8 1/2 US, or 42 EU)? Would we go to the next higher size, the next lower one, or just not buy these at all?

I like barefoot shoes - I have several pairs of Bikilas (also hard to size, I'm somewhere between 40 and 41) and Merrell Barefoots (Barefeet?) - but I don't want to be stuck with something that I can't wear, even for a cheap price like this.

If you have a tape measure, I'd check the actual foot length (convert cm to shoe size) The minimalist design makes this footwear close to the size you'd expect. It can also make them unforgiving if they don't fit well. If you are right in between, either high or low should work without too much issue. The size less will be snug and could hurt your toes. If you go the half-size higher, you could make it loose enough that it can slide as you walk/run/etc and chafe your feet after a while (added padding can stop this). There's no perfect solution, though.

SputnikHQ

If shun makes shoes someday, they will look like these. Fat celebrity chef Molto Mario swears by them. Saw him at the ultrabar at the Aria in Vegas and he had chosen these over his iconic orange mules.

RipRap

These things are proof that people are stupid, vain or just plain sheep and will buy anything MadAve suits tell them to buy.
I am saddened that you can also find a place where you can get them at 66% off retail.

Next up: rooster jackets, with or without ball sack.

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codyormoe

conculcate wrote:No thanks; I'd rather step in broken glass than be seen in public wearing these.

Said like someone who's never actually stepped on broken glass.

As someone who has(broken bottle, sliced right where my big toe attaches to foot and my inner arch, almost took off my big toe!), I would wear petrified dog turd on my feet if it would keep that from happening again.

inthelead

rawlio

I bought a pair of 5 Fingers (similar concept, different brand) and managed to strain a muscle in my second toe. The tip of my toe felt like someone was sticking a needle in it whenever I walked downhill.

The point is, if you buy these, take it easy for the first few wearings. Your feet are used to cushioned soles.

Haven't taken the FiveFingers off (outside formal situations & showers) since they arrived. I'll admit - shoes with toes look different...but at least to me - they're a rare piece of footwear that flat out are so pleasant they make the whole day better when worn.

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